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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.84 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.84 and 138.20 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.84 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.84 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.84 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 69,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,075.04/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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