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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 498.42 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 498.42 and 137.34 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 498.42 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/498.42 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 498.42 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 68,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,453.00/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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