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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.30, 501.62 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.30, 501.62 and 139.44 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.30 : 501.62 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.30/501.62 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.30x = 501.62 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.30x = 69,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,945.89/334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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