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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 499.40 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 499.40 and 137.88 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 499.40 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/499.40 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 499.40 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 68,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,856.58/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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