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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 497.06 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 497.06 and 125.96 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 497.06 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/497.06 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 497.06 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 62,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,609.68/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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