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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 498.16 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 498.16 and 139.76 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 498.16 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/498.16 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 498.16 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 69,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,622.84/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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