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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.35, 501.59 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.35, 501.59 and 128.90 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.35 : 501.59 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.35/501.59 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.35x = 501.59 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.35x = 64,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654.95/334.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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