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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.87, 496.44 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.87, 496.44 and 125.58 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.87 : 496.44 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.87/496.44 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.87x = 496.44 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.87x = 62,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,342.94/330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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