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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 502.69 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 502.69 and 140.15 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 502.69 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/502.69 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 502.69 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 70,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,452.00/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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