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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 499.57 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 499.57 and 127.57 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 499.57 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/499.57 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 499.57 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 63,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,729.51/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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