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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.39, 498.47 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.39, 498.47 and 126.91 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.39 : 498.47 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.39/498.47 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.39x = 498.47 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.39x = 63,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,258.95/332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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