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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 503.62 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 503.62 and 130.32 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 503.62 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/503.62 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 503.62 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 65,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,631.76/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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