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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 496.46 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 496.46 and 125.56 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 496.46 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/496.46 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 496.46 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 62,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,335.52/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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