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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.81 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.81 and 138.94 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.81 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.81 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.81 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 69,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,582.54/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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