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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 505.62 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 505.62 and 139.32 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 505.62 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/505.62 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 505.62 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 70,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,442.59/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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