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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 497.22 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 497.22 and 126.16 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 497.22 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/497.22 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 497.22 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 62,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,729.28/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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