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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 498.30 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 498.30 and 126.79 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 498.30 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/498.30 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 498.30 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 63,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,179.46/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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