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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.95, 503.79 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.95, 503.79 and 140.82 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.95 : 503.79 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.95/503.79 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.95x = 503.79 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.95x = 70,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,943.71/335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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