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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 495.73 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 495.73 and 125.22 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 495.73 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/495.73 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 495.73 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 62,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,075.31/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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