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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.83, 495.89 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.83, 495.89 and 125.31 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.83 : 495.89 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.83/495.89 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.83x = 495.89 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.83x = 62,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,140.29/330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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