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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 494.88 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 494.88 and 124.65 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 494.88 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/494.88 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 494.88 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 61,686.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,686.79/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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