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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.68, 495.92 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.68, 495.92 and 125.13 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.68 : 495.92 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.68/495.92 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.68x = 495.92 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.68x = 62,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,053.84/330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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