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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.07, 500.94 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.07, 500.94 and 128.51 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.07 : 500.94 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.07/500.94 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.07x = 500.94 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.07x = 64,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375.80/334.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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