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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 501.89 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 501.89 and 129.50 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 501.89 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/501.89 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 501.89 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 64,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,991.60/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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