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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 495.27 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 495.27 and 124.85 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 495.27 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/495.27 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 495.27 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 61,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,831.98/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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