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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.71 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.71 and 125.65 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.71 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.71 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.71 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 62,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411.61/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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