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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 500 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 500 and 140.82 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 500 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/500 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 500 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 70,410
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,410/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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