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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 501.05 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 501.05 and 139.05 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 501.05 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/501.05 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 501.05 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 69,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,671.00/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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