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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.87, 496.01 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.87, 496.01 and 125.45 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.87 : 496.01 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.87/496.01 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.87x = 496.01 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.87x = 62,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221.97/330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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