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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.69, 501.71 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.69, 501.71 and 129.10 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.69 : 501.71 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.69/501.71 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.69x = 501.71 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.69x = 64,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,768.25/334.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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