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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 499.17 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 499.17 and 127.49 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 499.17 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/499.17 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 499.17 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 63,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,639.18/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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