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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.62 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.62 and 138.82 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.62 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.62 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.62 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 69,496.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,496.07/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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