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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.58, 497.39 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.58, 497.39 and 126.11 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.58 : 497.39 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.58/497.39 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.58x = 497.39 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.58x = 62,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,726.62/331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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