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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 497.97 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 497.97 and 126.46 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 497.97 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/497.97 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 497.97 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 62,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974.26/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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