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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 496.06 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 496.06 and 125.30 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 496.06 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/496.06 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 496.06 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 62,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,156.32/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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