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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 503.14 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 503.14 and 91.97 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 503.14 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/503.14 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 503.14 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 46,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274.81/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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