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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 502.47 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 502.47 and 129.56 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 502.47 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/502.47 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 502.47 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 65,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,100.01/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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