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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.58 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.58 and 138.83 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.58 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.58 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.58 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 69,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,493.02/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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