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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.13, 502.89 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.13, 502.89 and 142.75 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.13 : 502.89 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.13/502.89 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.13x = 502.89 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.13x = 71,787.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,787.55/335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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