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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.95 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.95 and 128.41 is: 192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.95 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.95 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.95 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 64,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,326.99/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.60

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