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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 502.99 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 502.99 and 129.86 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 502.99 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/502.99 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 502.99 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 65,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,319.70/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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