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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 498.59 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 498.59 and 137.41 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 498.59 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/498.59 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 498.59 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 68,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,511.60/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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