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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 502.92 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 502.92 and 129.78 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 502.92 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/502.92 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 502.92 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 65,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,268.96/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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