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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 499.37 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 499.37 and 140.90 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 499.37 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/499.37 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 499.37 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 70,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,358.03/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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