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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.96, 503.86 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.96, 503.86 and 130.44 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.96 : 503.86 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.96/503.86 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.96x = 503.86 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.96x = 65,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,723.50/335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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