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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 501.13 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 501.13 and 128.63 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 501.13 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/501.13 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 501.13 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 64,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,460.03/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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