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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 500.83 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 500.83 and 128.60 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 500.83 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/500.83 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 500.83 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 64,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,403.91/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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