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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 500.78 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 500.78 and 128.52 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 500.78 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/500.78 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 500.78 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 64,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,360.57/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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