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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.60 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.60 and 137.44 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.60 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.60 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.60 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 68,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,527.58/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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