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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.71, 495.72 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.71, 495.72 and 125.15 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.71 : 495.72 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.71/495.72 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.71x = 495.72 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.71x = 62,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,039.36/330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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