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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 498.29 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 498.29 and 139.68 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 498.29 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/498.29 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 498.29 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 69,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,600.45/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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