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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 499.19 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 499.19 and 138 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 499.19 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/499.19 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 499.19 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 68,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887.53/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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