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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.62 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.62 and 140.16 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.62 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.62 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.62 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 70,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,447.22/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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