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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.98 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.98 and 128.60 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.98 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.98 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.98 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 64,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428.07/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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