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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 497.53 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 497.53 and 136.77 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 497.53 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/497.53 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 497.53 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 68,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,047.18/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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