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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 498.62 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 498.62 and 137.25 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 498.62 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/498.62 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 498.62 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 68,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,434.91/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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