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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 499.01 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 499.01 and 138.05 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 499.01 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/499.01 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 499.01 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 68,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885.84/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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