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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 495.26 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 495.26 and 124.74 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 495.26 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/495.26 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 495.26 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 61,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778.73/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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