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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.39, 501.61 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.39, 501.61 and 129.13 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.39 : 501.61 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.39/501.61 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.39x = 501.61 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.39x = 64,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772.90/334.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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