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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.42, 498.36 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.42, 498.36 and 126.88 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.42 : 498.36 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.42/498.36 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.42x = 498.36 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.42x = 63,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,230.67/332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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