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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.53, 500.06 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.53, 500.06 and 127.93 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.53 : 500.06 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.53/500.06 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.53x = 500.06 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.53x = 63,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,971.75/333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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