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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 498.10 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 498.10 and 137.10 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 498.10 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/498.10 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 498.10 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 68,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289.17/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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