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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.99, 502.57 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.99, 502.57 and 129.50 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.99 : 502.57 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.99/502.57 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.99x = 502.57 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.99x = 65,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,085.18/334.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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