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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 503.78 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 503.78 and 140.99 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 503.78 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/503.78 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 503.78 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 71,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027.94/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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