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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.14, 504.30 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.14, 504.30 and 130.74 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.14 : 504.30 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.14/504.30 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.14x = 504.30 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.14x = 65,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,932.18/336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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