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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.41, 501.48 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.41, 501.48 and 128.94 is: 193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.41 : 501.48 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.41/501.48 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.41x = 501.48 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.41x = 64,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,660.83/334.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.36

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