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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.99, 504.12 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.99, 504.12 and 130.58 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.99 : 504.12 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.99/504.12 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.99x = 504.12 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.99x = 65,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,824.82/335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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