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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 501.06 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 501.06 and 128.57 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 501.06 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/501.06 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 501.06 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 64,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,418.78/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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