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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.91, 502.30 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.91, 502.30 and 91.40 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.91 : 502.30 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.91/502.30 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.91x = 502.30 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.91x = 45,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,910.22/334.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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