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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 501.80 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 501.80 and 129.27 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 501.80 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/501.80 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 501.80 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 64,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,864.53/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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