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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.62, 498.80 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.62, 498.80 and 127.12 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.62 : 498.80 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.62/498.80 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.62x = 498.80 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.62x = 63,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,407.46/332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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