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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.75, 502.12 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.75, 502.12 and 129.41 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 502.12 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/502.12 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 502.12 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 64,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,980.77/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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