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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.87, 502.45 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.87, 502.45 and 140.00 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.87 : 502.45 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.87/502.45 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.87x = 502.45 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.87x = 70,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,340.14/334.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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