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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.77, 503.71 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.77, 503.71 and 130.39 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.77 : 503.71 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.77/503.71 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.77x = 503.71 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.77x = 65,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,677.16/335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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