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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 500.92 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 500.92 and 128.58 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 500.92 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/500.92 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 500.92 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 64,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,408.29/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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