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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.28, 497.16 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.28, 497.16 and 126.05 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.28 : 497.16 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.28/497.16 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.28x = 497.16 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.28x = 62,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,664.53/331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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