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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 503.36 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 503.36 and 140.52 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 503.36 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/503.36 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 503.36 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 70,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,732.15/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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