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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 499.20 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 499.20 and 127.38 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 499.20 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/499.20 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 499.20 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 63,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,588.10/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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