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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 502 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 502 and 129.38 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 502 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/502 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 502 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 64,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,948.76/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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