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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.69 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.69 and 126.41 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.69 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.69 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.69 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 62,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,912.99/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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