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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 501.20 and 128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 501.20 and 128.71 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 501.20 = 128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/501.20 = 128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 501.20 × 128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 64,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,510.99/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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