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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.52 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.52 and 133.55 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.52 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.52 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.52 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 67,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,912.85/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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