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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 502.61 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 502.61 and 140.02 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 502.61 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/502.61 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 502.61 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 70,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,374.96/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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