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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 496.48 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 496.48 and 125.60 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 496.48 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/496.48 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 496.48 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 62,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358.12/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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