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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 505.01 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 505.01 and 128.59 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 505.01 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/505.01 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 505.01 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 64,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,938.29/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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