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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 503.66 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 503.66 and 140.66 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 503.66 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/503.66 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 503.66 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 70,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,844.82/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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