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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 502.42 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 502.42 and 139.93 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 502.42 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/502.42 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 502.42 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 70,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,303.63/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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