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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.32, 496.92 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.32, 496.92 and 125.88 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.32 : 496.92 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.32/496.92 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.32x = 496.92 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.32x = 62,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,552.29/331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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