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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 502.28 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 502.28 and 139.99 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 502.28 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/502.28 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 502.28 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 70,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,314.18/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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