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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.55, 501.84 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.55, 501.84 and 129.11 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.55 : 501.84 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.55/501.84 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.55x = 501.84 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.55x = 64,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,793.33/334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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