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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.57, 497.31 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.57, 497.31 and 126.12 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.57 : 497.31 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.57/497.31 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.57x = 497.31 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.57x = 62,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,720.74/331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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