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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 497.64 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 497.64 and 139.44 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 497.64 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/497.64 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 497.64 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 69,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,390.92/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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