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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 502.36 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 502.36 and 129.44 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 502.36 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/502.36 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 502.36 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 65,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,025.48/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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