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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 501.44 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 501.44 and 139.50 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 501.44 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/501.44 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 501.44 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 69,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,950.18/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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