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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.43, 499.86 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.43, 499.86 and 127.88 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.43 : 499.86 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.43/499.86 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.43x = 499.86 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.43x = 63,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,922.10/333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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