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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 501.04 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 501.04 and 128.54 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 501.04 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/501.04 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 501.04 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 64,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,403.68/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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