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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.99, 496.03 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.99, 496.03 and 125.35 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.99 : 496.03 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.99/496.03 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.99x = 496.03 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.99x = 62,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,177.36/330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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