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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.27 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.27 and 127.36 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.27 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.27 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.27 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 63,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,586.39/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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