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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 501.73 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 501.73 and 129.07 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 501.73 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/501.73 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 501.73 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 64,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,756.50/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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