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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 501.99 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 501.99 and 129.43 is: 194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 501.99 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/501.99 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 501.99 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 64,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,972.57/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.08

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