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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 499.35 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 499.35 and 127.42 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 499.35 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/499.35 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 499.35 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 63,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,627.18/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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