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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.63, 502.20 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.63, 502.20 and 129.34 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.63 : 502.20 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.63/502.20 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.63x = 502.20 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.63x = 64,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954.55/334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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