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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 498.19 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 498.19 and 126.85 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 498.19 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/498.19 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 498.19 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 63,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,195.40/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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