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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.61, 497.15 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.61, 497.15 and 126.06 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.61 : 497.15 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.61/497.15 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.61x = 497.15 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.61x = 62,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,670.10/331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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