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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 497.96 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 497.96 and 136.96 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 497.96 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/497.96 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 497.96 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 68,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,200.60/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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