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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 498.03 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 498.03 and 126.54 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 498.03 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/498.03 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 498.03 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 63,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,022.54/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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