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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.57, 501.69 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.57, 501.69 and 129.01 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.57 : 501.69 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.57/501.69 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.57x = 501.69 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.57x = 64,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723.03/334.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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