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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.66, 502.08 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.66, 502.08 and 139.66 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.66 : 502.08 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.66/502.08 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.66x = 502.08 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.66x = 70,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,120.49/334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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