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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 499.30 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 499.30 and 127.61 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 499.30 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/499.30 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 499.30 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 63,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,715.67/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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