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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 499 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 499 and 127.18 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 499 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/499 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 499 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 63,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,462.82/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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