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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.19, 502.72 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.19, 502.72 and 91.65 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.19 : 502.72 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.19/502.72 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.19x = 502.72 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.19x = 46,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,073.63/335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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