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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 497.67 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 497.67 and 126.48 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 497.67 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/497.67 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 497.67 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 62,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942.18/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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