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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 499.68 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 499.68 and 127.62 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 499.68 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/499.68 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 499.68 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 63,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,769.16/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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