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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 500.37 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 500.37 and 128.08 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 500.37 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/500.37 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 500.37 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 64,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,087.39/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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