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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 503.10 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 503.10 and 130.02 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 503.10 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/503.10 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 503.10 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 65,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,413.06/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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