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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 497.22 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 497.22 and 126.15 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 497.22 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/497.22 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 497.22 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 62,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,724.30/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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