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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 497.36 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 497.36 and 126.12 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 497.36 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/497.36 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 497.36 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 62,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,727.04/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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