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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 502.02 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 502.02 and 129.24 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 502.02 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/502.02 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 502.02 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 64,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,881.06/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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