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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 502.96 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 502.96 and 130.22 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 502.96 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/502.96 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 502.96 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 65,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,492.61/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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