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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 502.40 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 502.40 and 126.63 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 502.40 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/502.40 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 502.40 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 63,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,618.28/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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