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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 497.97 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 497.97 and 136.92 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 497.97 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/497.97 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 497.97 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 68,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,182.05/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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