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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.20, 502.95 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.20, 502.95 and 129.81 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.20 : 502.95 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.20/502.95 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.20x = 502.95 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.20x = 65,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,287.29/335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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