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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.54, 506.17 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.54, 506.17 and 129.28 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.54 : 506.17 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.54/506.17 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.54x = 506.17 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.54x = 65,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,440.00/337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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