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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 500.32 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 500.32 and 128.19 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 500.32 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/500.32 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 500.32 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 64,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,136.02/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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