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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 500.87 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 500.87 and 128.46 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 500.87 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/500.87 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 500.87 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 64,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,341.12/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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