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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.98 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.98 and 127.18 is: 190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.98 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.98 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.98 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 63,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,459.35/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.81

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