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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 497.88 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 497.88 and 137.07 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 497.88 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/497.88 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 497.88 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 68,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,244.41/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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