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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.79, 496.38 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.79, 496.38 and 125.39 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.79 : 496.38 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.79/496.38 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.79x = 496.38 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.79x = 62,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,239.08/330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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