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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 503.88 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 503.88 and 130.53 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 503.88 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/503.88 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 503.88 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 65,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,771.46/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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