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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 495.87 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 495.87 and 125.24 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 495.87 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/495.87 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 495.87 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 62,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,100.28/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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