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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 497.52 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 497.52 and 126.27 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 497.52 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/497.52 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 497.52 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 62,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821.85/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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