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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.53 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.53 and 126.92 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.53 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.53 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.53 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 63,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,273.43/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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