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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 497.73 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 497.73 and 126.40 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 497.73 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/497.73 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 497.73 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 62,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,913.07/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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