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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.67 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.67 and 127.53 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.67 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.67 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.67 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 64,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,233.04/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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