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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 499.53 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 499.53 and 127.74 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 499.53 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/499.53 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 499.53 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 63,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,809.96/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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