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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 499.80 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 499.80 and 127.99 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 499.80 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/499.80 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 499.80 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 63,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,969.40/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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