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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 498.12 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 498.12 and 139.60 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 498.12 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/498.12 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 498.12 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 69,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,537.55/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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