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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 499.20 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 499.20 and 127.37 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 499.20 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/499.20 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 499.20 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 63,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,583.87/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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