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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.40 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.40 and 138.02 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.40 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.40 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.40 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 68,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,927.19/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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