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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.34 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.34 and 126.16 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.34 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.34 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.34 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 62,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,743.17/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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