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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 498.38 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 498.38 and 137.18 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 498.38 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/498.38 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 498.38 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 68,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,368.01/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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