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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.57, 499.05 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.57, 499.05 and 140.19 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.57 : 499.05 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.57/499.05 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.57x = 499.05 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.57x = 69,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,961.12/332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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