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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 496.61 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 496.61 and 125.59 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 496.61 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/496.61 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 496.61 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 62,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,369.25/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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