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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 497.80 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 497.80 and 139.45 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 497.80 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/497.80 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 497.80 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 69,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,417.51/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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