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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.42, 498.54 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.42, 498.54 and 137.37 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.42 : 498.54 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.42/498.54 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.42x = 498.54 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.42x = 68,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,484.44/332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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