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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 503.68 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 503.68 and 130.40 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 503.68 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/503.68 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 503.68 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 65,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,679.87/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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