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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 502.77 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 502.77 and 129.71 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 502.77 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/502.77 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 502.77 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 65,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,215.55/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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