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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.55, 495.82 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.55, 495.82 and 125.09 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.55 : 495.82 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.55/495.82 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.55x = 495.82 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.55x = 62,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,024.45/330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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