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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.79, 496.27 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.79, 496.27 and 125.36 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.79 : 496.27 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.79/496.27 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.79x = 496.27 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.79x = 62,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212.41/330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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