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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 498.34 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 498.34 and 126.74 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 498.34 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/498.34 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 498.34 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 63,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159.61/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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