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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 499.56 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 499.56 and 127.57 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 499.56 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/499.56 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 499.56 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 63,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,729.73/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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