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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 502.52 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 502.52 and 129.53 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 502.52 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/502.52 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 502.52 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 65,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,092.02/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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