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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 503.42 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 503.42 and 130.15 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 503.42 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/503.42 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 503.42 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 65,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,518.20/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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