Question

Solve for w in the proportion.

335
w
=
268
140


w =

Answer 1

To solve for \( w \) in the proportion

\[
\frac{335}{w} = \frac{268}{140},
\]
we can use cross-multiplication:

\[
335 \times 140 = 268 \times w.
\]

Calculating each side:

1. Calculate \( 335 \times 140 \):

\[
335 \times 140 = 46900.
\]

2. Then the equation becomes:

\[
46900 = 268 \times w.
\]

3. To solve for \( w \), divide both sides by 268:

\[
w = \frac{46900}{268}.
\]

4. Now, perform the division:

\[
w \approx 174.63.
\]

Thus, the value of \( w \) is approximately \( 174.63 \).