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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.89 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.89 and 128.54 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.89 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.89 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.89 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 64,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,384.40/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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