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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 503.69 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 503.69 and 130.14 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 503.69 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/503.69 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 503.69 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 65,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,549.57/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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