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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 503.40 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 503.40 and 130.34 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 503.40 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/503.40 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 503.40 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 65,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,613.16/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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