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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 500.72 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 500.72 and 128.33 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 500.72 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/500.72 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 500.72 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 64,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,257.40/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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