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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 499.68 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 499.68 and 127.88 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 499.68 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/499.68 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 499.68 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 63,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,896.58/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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