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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 502.44 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 502.44 and 129.64 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 502.44 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/502.44 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 502.44 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 65,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,136.32/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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