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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.87, 504.01 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.87, 504.01 and 130.54 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.87 : 504.01 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.87/504.01 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.87x = 504.01 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.87x = 65,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,792.37/335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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