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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 499.98 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 499.98 and 127.96 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 499.98 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/499.98 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 499.98 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 63,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,974.94/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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