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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 497.93 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 497.93 and 134.36 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 497.93 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/497.93 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 497.93 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 66,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,901.87/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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