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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 498.99 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 498.99 and 127.11 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 498.99 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/498.99 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 498.99 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 63,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428.97/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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