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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 503.65 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 503.65 and 130.39 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 503.65 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/503.65 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 503.65 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 65,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,670.60/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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