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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 497.34 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 497.34 and 136.71 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 497.34 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/497.34 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 497.34 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 67,990.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,990.84/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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