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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 499.18 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 499.18 and 127.37 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 499.18 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/499.18 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 499.18 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 63,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,580.56/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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