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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.67 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.67 and 127.59 is: 191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.67 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.67 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.67 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 64,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263.26/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.40

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