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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 495.90 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 495.90 and 125.20 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 495.90 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/495.90 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 495.90 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 62,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,086.68/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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