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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.38, 502.77 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.38, 502.77 and 130.09 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.38 : 502.77 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.38/502.77 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.38x = 502.77 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.38x = 65,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,405.35/335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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