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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 498.49 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 498.49 and 137.39 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 498.49 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/498.49 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 498.49 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 68,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,487.54/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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