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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 495.97 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 495.97 and 125.13 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 495.97 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/495.97 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 495.97 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 62,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,060.73/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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