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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 499.38 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 499.38 and 127.56 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 499.38 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/499.38 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 499.38 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 63,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,700.91/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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