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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 502.12 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 502.12 and 139.77 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 502.12 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/502.12 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 502.12 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 70,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,178.80/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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