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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.67, 500.16 and 128.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.67, 500.16 and 128.17 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.67 : 500.16 = 128.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.67/500.16 = 128.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.67x = 500.16 × 128.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.67x = 64,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,105.51/333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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