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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 498.35 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 498.35 and 126.74 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 498.35 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/498.35 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 498.35 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 63,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162.44/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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