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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.69, 497.74 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.69, 497.74 and 126.28 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.69 : 497.74 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.69/497.74 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.69x = 497.74 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.69x = 62,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,852.12/331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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