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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 497.63 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 497.63 and 139.22 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 497.63 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/497.63 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 497.63 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 69,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,280.05/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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