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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 499.48 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 499.48 and 127.51 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 499.48 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/499.48 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 499.48 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 63,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,687.84/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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