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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.43 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.43 and 126.90 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.43 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.43 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.43 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 63,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250.77/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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