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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.66, 502.02 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.66, 502.02 and 129.40 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.66 : 502.02 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.66/502.02 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.66x = 502.02 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.66x = 64,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,961.39/334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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