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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.03, 503.96 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.03, 503.96 and 130.56 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.03 : 503.96 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.03/503.96 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.03x = 503.96 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.03x = 65,796.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,796.36/336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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