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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 499.26 and 127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 499.26 and 127.30 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 499.26 = 127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/499.26 = 127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 499.26 × 127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 63,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,555.80/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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