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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 501.86 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 501.86 and 129.12 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 501.86 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/501.86 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 501.86 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 64,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,799.52/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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