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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.21, 501.59 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.21, 501.59 and 141.97 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.21 : 501.59 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.21/501.59 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.21x = 501.59 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.21x = 71,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,207.51/334.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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