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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 499.97 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 499.97 and 127.71 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 499.97 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/499.97 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 499.97 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 63,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,851.17/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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