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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 496.63 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 496.63 and 125.63 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 496.63 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/496.63 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 496.63 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 62,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,391.63/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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