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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 500.68 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 500.68 and 139 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 500.68 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/500.68 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 500.68 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 69,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,594.52/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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