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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.05, 498 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.05, 498 and 137 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.05 : 498 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.05/498 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.05x = 498 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.05x = 68,226
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,226/332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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