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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 500.21 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 500.21 and 128.10 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 500.21 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/500.21 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 500.21 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 64,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,077.22/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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