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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 503.92 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 503.92 and 92.50 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 503.92 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/503.92 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 503.92 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 46,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612.60/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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