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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.79, 497.55 and 136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.79, 497.55 and 136.67 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.79 : 497.55 = 136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.79/497.55 = 136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.79x = 497.55 × 136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.79x = 67,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,997.67/331.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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