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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.65, 502.93 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.65, 502.93 and 140.49 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.65 : 502.93 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.65/502.93 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.65x = 502.93 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.65x = 70,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,656.64/335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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