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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.45 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.45 and 137.94 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.45 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.45 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.45 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 68,894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,894.13/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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