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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 496.59 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 496.59 and 125.64 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 496.59 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/496.59 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 496.59 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 62,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,391.57/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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