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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.31, 501.40 and 128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.31, 501.40 and 128.81 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.31 : 501.40 = 128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.31/501.40 = 128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.31x = 501.40 × 128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.31x = 64,586.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,586.27/334.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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