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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 499.66 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 499.66 and 124.92 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 499.66 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/499.66 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 499.66 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 62,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,417.92/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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