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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 499.26 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 499.26 and 137.90 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 499.26 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/499.26 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 499.26 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 68,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,849.72/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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