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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 496.71 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 496.71 and 125.68 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 496.71 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/496.71 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 496.71 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 62,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,426.51/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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