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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 503.96 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 503.96 and 92.51 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 503.96 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/503.96 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 503.96 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 46,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,618.36/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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