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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 499.92 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 499.92 and 127.99 is: 191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 499.92 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/499.92 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 499.92 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 63,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,984.76/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.89

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