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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 502.14 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 502.14 and 91.33 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 502.14 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/502.14 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 502.14 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 45,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,860.45/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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