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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.09, 500.94 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.09, 500.94 and 128.56 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.09 : 500.94 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.09/500.94 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.09x = 500.94 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.09x = 64,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,400.85/334.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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