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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 498.55 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 498.55 and 127.05 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 498.55 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/498.55 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 498.55 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 63,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,340.78/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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