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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 501.26 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 501.26 and 128.79 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 501.26 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/501.26 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 501.26 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 64,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,556.63/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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