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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 497.31 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 497.31 and 126.21 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 497.31 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/497.31 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 497.31 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 62,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,765.50/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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