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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.34, 501.41 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.34, 501.41 and 128.85 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.34 : 501.41 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.34/501.41 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.34x = 501.41 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.34x = 64,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,606.68/334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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