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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 503.83 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 503.83 and 130.64 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 503.83 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/503.83 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 503.83 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 65,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,819.70/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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