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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 499.16 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 499.16 and 127.29 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 499.16 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/499.16 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 499.16 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 63,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,538.39/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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