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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 502.78 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 502.78 and 140.26 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 502.78 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/502.78 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 502.78 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 70,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,519.92/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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