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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 505.04 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 505.04 and 139.05 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 505.04 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/505.04 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 505.04 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 70,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,225.12/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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