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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 497.68 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 497.68 and 136.88 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 497.68 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/497.68 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 497.68 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 68,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,122.44/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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