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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 502.90 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 502.90 and 91.87 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 502.90 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/502.90 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 502.90 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 46,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,199.94/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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