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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 499.51 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 499.51 and 127.57 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 499.51 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/499.51 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 499.51 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 63,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,722.49/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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