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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.09, 496.43 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.09, 496.43 and 125.55 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.09 : 496.43 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.09/496.43 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.09x = 496.43 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.09x = 62,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,326.63/331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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