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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.01, 502.32 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.01, 502.32 and 129.40 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.01 : 502.32 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.01/502.32 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.01x = 502.32 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.01x = 65,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,000.21/335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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