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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 501.12 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 501.12 and 128.67 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 501.12 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/501.12 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 501.12 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 64,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,479.11/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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