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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 499.29 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 499.29 and 127.43 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 499.29 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/499.29 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 499.29 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 63,622.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,622.03/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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