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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 502.53 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 502.53 and 129.56 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 502.53 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/502.53 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 502.53 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 65,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,104.79/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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