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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.79, 499.07 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.79, 499.07 and 127.25 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.79 : 499.07 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.79/499.07 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.79x = 499.07 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.79x = 63,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,507.27/332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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