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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 502.49 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 502.49 and 129.51 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 502.49 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/502.49 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 502.49 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 65,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,077.80/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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