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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 502.50 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 502.50 and 139.84 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 502.50 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/502.50 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 502.50 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 70,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,271.69/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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