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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 503.46 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 503.46 and 140.71 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 503.46 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/503.46 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 503.46 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 70,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,841.86/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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