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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 503.83 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 503.83 and 130.48 is: 195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 503.83 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/503.83 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 503.83 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 65,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,739.74/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.75

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