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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 498.72 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 498.72 and 127.26 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 498.72 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/498.72 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 498.72 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 63,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,467.11/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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