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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 503.52 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 503.52 and 130.27 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 503.52 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/503.52 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 503.52 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 65,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,593.55/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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