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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 497.46 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 497.46 and 139.34 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 497.46 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/497.46 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 497.46 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 69,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,316.08/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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