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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.55, 501.82 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.55, 501.82 and 139.54 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.55 : 501.82 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.55/501.82 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.55x = 501.82 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.55x = 70,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,022.36/334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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