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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 498.03 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 498.03 and 139.77 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 498.03 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/498.03 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 498.03 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 69,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,609.65/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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