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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 503.36 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 503.36 and 130.07 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 503.36 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/503.36 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 503.36 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 65,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,473.86/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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