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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.95, 501.07 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.95, 501.07 and 128.56 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.95 : 501.07 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.95/501.07 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.95x = 501.07 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.95x = 64,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,417.17/333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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