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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 496.53 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 496.53 and 125.66 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 496.53 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/496.53 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 496.53 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 62,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,391.48/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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