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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 499.92 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 499.92 and 127.98 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 499.92 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/499.92 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 499.92 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 63,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,979.76/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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