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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 502.20 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 502.20 and 129.39 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 502.20 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/502.20 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 502.20 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 64,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,979.66/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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