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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.75, 502.06 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.75, 502.06 and 129.32 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 502.06 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/502.06 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 502.06 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 64,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,926.40/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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