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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 500.96 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 500.96 and 128.48 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 500.96 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/500.96 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 500.96 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 64,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363.34/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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