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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 503.85 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 503.85 and 130.42 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 503.85 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/503.85 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 503.85 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 65,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,712.12/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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