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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 497.78 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 497.78 and 126.57 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 497.78 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/497.78 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 497.78 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 63,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,002.46/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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