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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 503.40 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 503.40 and 92.12 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 503.40 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/503.40 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 503.40 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 46,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373.21/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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