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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 497.27 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 497.27 and 126.10 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 497.27 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/497.27 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 497.27 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 62,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,705.75/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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