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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.11, 501.17 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.11, 501.17 and 128.77 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.11 : 501.17 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.11/501.17 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.11x = 501.17 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.11x = 64,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,535.66/334.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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