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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.50, 499 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.50, 499 and 134.88 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.50 : 499 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.50/499 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.50x = 499 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.50x = 67,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,305.12/332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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