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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 497.84 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 497.84 and 136.96 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 497.84 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/497.84 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 497.84 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 68,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,181.92/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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