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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 503.45 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 503.45 and 140.66 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 503.45 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/503.45 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 503.45 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 70,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,812.06/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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