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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 499.93 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 499.93 and 140.86 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 499.93 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/499.93 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 499.93 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 70,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,420.14/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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