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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 497.57 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 497.57 and 136.68 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 497.57 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/497.57 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 497.57 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 68,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,004.70/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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