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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 499.87 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 499.87 and 127.79 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 499.87 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/499.87 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 499.87 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 63,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,878.39/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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