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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 499.80 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 499.80 and 127.79 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 499.80 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/499.80 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 499.80 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 63,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,869.44/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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