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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 498.03 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 498.03 and 136.98 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 498.03 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/498.03 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 498.03 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 68,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,220.15/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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