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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 500.88 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 500.88 and 128.56 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 500.88 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/500.88 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 500.88 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 64,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,394.71/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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