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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 498.29 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 498.29 and 126.80 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 498.29 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/498.29 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 498.29 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 63,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181.92/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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