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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.86, 495.98 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.86, 495.98 and 125.55 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.86 : 495.98 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.86/495.98 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.86x = 495.98 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.86x = 62,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,269.66/330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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