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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 498.66 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 498.66 and 126.93 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 498.66 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/498.66 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 498.66 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 63,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,294.91/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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