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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 502.26 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 502.26 and 129.30 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 502.26 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/502.26 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 502.26 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 64,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,942.22/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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