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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 503.69 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 503.69 and 140.89 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 503.69 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/503.69 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 503.69 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 70,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,964.88/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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