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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.53 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.53 and 138 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.53 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.53 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.53 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 68,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,935.14/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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