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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 502.56 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 502.56 and 139.98 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 502.56 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/502.56 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 502.56 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 70,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,348.35/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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