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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 498.72 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 498.72 and 127.27 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 498.72 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/498.72 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 498.72 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 63,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,473.20/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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