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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 496.71 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 496.71 and 125.74 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 496.71 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/496.71 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 496.71 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 62,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,456.32/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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