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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.55, 501.83 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.55, 501.83 and 136.91 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.55 : 501.83 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.55/501.83 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.55x = 501.83 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.55x = 68,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,702.35/334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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