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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 500.88 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 500.88 and 128.56 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 500.88 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/500.88 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 500.88 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 64,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,393.13/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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