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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.36, 498.55 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.36, 498.55 and 127.03 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.36 : 498.55 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.36/498.55 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.36x = 498.55 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.36x = 63,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,329.24/332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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