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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 499.02 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 499.02 and 140.68 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 499.02 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/499.02 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 499.02 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 70,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,202.13/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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