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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498.07 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 498.07 and 126.57 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 498.07 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/498.07 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 498.07 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 63,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,040.72/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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