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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.20, 494.86 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.20, 494.86 and 124.53 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.20 : 494.86 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.20/494.86 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.20x = 494.86 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.20x = 61,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624.92/330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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