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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.62, 498.85 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.62, 498.85 and 127.28 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.62 : 498.85 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.62/498.85 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.62x = 498.85 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.62x = 63,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,494.56/332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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