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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 503.93 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 503.93 and 143.50 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 503.93 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/503.93 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 503.93 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 72,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,313.96/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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