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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 503.44 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 503.44 and 130.12 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 503.44 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/503.44 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 503.44 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 65,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,507.61/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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