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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.71, 502.16 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.71, 502.16 and 129.29 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.71 : 502.16 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.71/502.16 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.71x = 502.16 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.71x = 64,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,921.11/334.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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