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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 496.29 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 496.29 and 125.77 is: 188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 496.29 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/496.29 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 496.29 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 62,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,417.39/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.54

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