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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 500.11 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 500.11 and 138.25 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 500.11 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/500.11 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 500.11 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 69,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,140.21/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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