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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.87, 501.04 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.87, 501.04 and 128.44 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.87 : 501.04 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.87/501.04 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.87x = 501.04 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.87x = 64,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,350.82/333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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