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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 500.63 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 500.63 and 128.27 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 500.63 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/500.63 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 500.63 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 64,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,216.13/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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