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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.90, 503.51 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.90, 503.51 and 141.05 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.90 : 503.51 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.90/503.51 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.90x = 503.51 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.90x = 71,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,020.09/335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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