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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.38 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.38 and 127.64 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.38 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.38 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.38 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 63,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,740.86/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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