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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 503.96 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 503.96 and 92.50 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 503.96 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/503.96 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 503.96 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 46,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,616.30/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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