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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 498.11 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 498.11 and 126.78 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 498.11 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/498.11 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 498.11 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 63,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,149.48/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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