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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 501.80 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 501.80 and 129.20 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 501.80 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/501.80 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 501.80 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 64,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,829.41/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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