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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.40, 496.87 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.40, 496.87 and 125.72 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.40 : 496.87 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.40/496.87 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.40x = 496.87 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.40x = 62,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,466.50/331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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