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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.18, 501.45 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.18, 501.45 and 128.89 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.18 : 501.45 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.18/501.45 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.18x = 501.45 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.18x = 64,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,631.89/334.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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