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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 497.60 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 497.60 and 126.26 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 497.60 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/497.60 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 497.60 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 62,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,823.86/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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