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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.57, 501.95 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.57, 501.95 and 139.51 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.57 : 501.95 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.57/501.95 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.57x = 501.95 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.57x = 70,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,025.09/334.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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