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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.18, 501.30 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.18, 501.30 and 128.68 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.18 : 501.30 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.18/501.30 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.18x = 501.30 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.18x = 64,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,507.28/334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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