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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 503.50 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 503.50 and 130.10 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 503.50 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/503.50 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 503.50 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 65,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,505.35/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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