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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 498.43 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 498.43 and 139.86 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 498.43 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/498.43 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 498.43 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 69,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,710.42/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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