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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 500.18 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 500.18 and 127.90 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 500.18 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/500.18 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 500.18 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 63,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,973.01/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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