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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 498.93 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 498.93 and 127.34 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 498.93 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/498.93 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 498.93 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 63,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531.25/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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