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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.60 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.60 and 137.40 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.60 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.60 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.60 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 68,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,507.64/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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