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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 498.11 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 498.11 and 123.86 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 498.11 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/498.11 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 498.11 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 61,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,693.73/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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