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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 496.23 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 496.23 and 125.40 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 496.23 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/496.23 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 496.23 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 62,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,227.24/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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