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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.05, 502.30 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.05, 502.30 and 129.52 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.05 : 502.30 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.05/502.30 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.05x = 502.30 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.05x = 65,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,055.86/335.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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