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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 503.19 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 503.19 and 127.28 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 503.19 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/503.19 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 503.19 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 64,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,046.96/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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