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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 499.94 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 499.94 and 128.06 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 499.94 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/499.94 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 499.94 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 64,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,022.32/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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