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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.32, 501.15 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.32, 501.15 and 128.85 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.32 : 501.15 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.32/501.15 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.32x = 501.15 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.32x = 64,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,573.18/334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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