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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 499.38 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 499.38 and 127.40 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 499.38 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/499.38 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 499.38 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 63,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,620.38/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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