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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.49, 501.55 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.49, 501.55 and 139.44 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.49 : 501.55 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.49/501.55 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.49x = 501.55 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.49x = 69,936.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,936.13/334.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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