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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.69 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.69 and 127.11 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.69 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.69 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.69 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 63,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,388.49/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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