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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.66, 502.17 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.66, 502.17 and 129.37 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.66 : 502.17 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.66/502.17 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.66x = 502.17 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.66x = 64,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,965.73/334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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