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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.32, 497.10 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.32, 497.10 and 125.91 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.32 : 497.10 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.32/497.10 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.32x = 497.10 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.32x = 62,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589.86/331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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