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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 499.69 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 499.69 and 127.68 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 499.69 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/499.69 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 499.69 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 63,800.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800.42/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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