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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 502.92 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 502.92 and 140.40 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 502.92 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/502.92 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 502.92 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 70,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,609.97/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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