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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 498 and 139.63 is: 209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 498 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/498 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 498 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 69,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,533.25/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.44

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