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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.87, 496.05 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.87, 496.05 and 125.40 is: 188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.87 : 496.05 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.87/496.05 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.87x = 496.05 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.87x = 62,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204.67/330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.00

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