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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 497.28 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 497.28 and 136.66 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 497.28 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/497.28 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 497.28 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 67,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,958.28/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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