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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 499.88 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 499.88 and 127.87 is: 191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 499.88 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/499.88 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 499.88 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 63,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,917.46/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.69

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