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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 502.19 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 502.19 and 129.56 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 502.19 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/502.19 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 502.19 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 65,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,063.74/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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