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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 503.78 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 503.78 and 130.52 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 503.78 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/503.78 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 503.78 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 65,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,753.37/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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