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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.07, 502.88 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.07, 502.88 and 129.74 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.07 : 502.88 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.07/502.88 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.07x = 502.88 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.07x = 65,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,240.49/335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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