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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 496.38 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 496.38 and 125.43 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 496.38 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/496.38 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 496.38 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 62,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,260.94/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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