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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 496.11 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 496.11 and 125.30 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 496.11 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/496.11 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 496.11 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 62,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,159.48/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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