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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.56, 502.99 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.56, 502.99 and 140.51 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.56 : 502.99 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.56/502.99 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.56x = 502.99 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.56x = 70,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674.42/335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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