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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.59, 501.81 and 129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.59, 501.81 and 129.19 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.59 : 501.81 = 129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.59/501.81 = 129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.59x = 501.81 × 129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.59x = 64,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,827.58/334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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