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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 494.86 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 494.86 and 124.57 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 494.86 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/494.86 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 494.86 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 61,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644.71/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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