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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 497.30 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 497.30 and 126.25 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 497.30 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/497.30 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 497.30 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 62,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,784.13/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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