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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 497.56 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 497.56 and 126.20 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 497.56 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/497.56 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 497.56 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 62,792.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,792.07/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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