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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.53, 500.18 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.53, 500.18 and 128.16 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.53 : 500.18 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.53/500.18 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.53x = 500.18 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.53x = 64,103.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,103.07/333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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