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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 503.73 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 503.73 and 130.32 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 503.73 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/503.73 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 503.73 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 65,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,646.09/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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