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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 500.30 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 500.30 and 128.25 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 500.30 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/500.30 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 500.30 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 64,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,163.15/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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