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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.34, 501.56 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.34, 501.56 and 128.90 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.34 : 501.56 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.34/501.56 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.34x = 501.56 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.34x = 64,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,652.18/334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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