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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 497.55 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 497.55 and 126.29 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 497.55 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/497.55 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 497.55 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 62,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,835.59/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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