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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 500.50 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 500.50 and 128.19 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 500.50 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/500.50 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 500.50 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 64,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,158.45/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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