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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 508.58 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 508.58 and 133.59 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 508.58 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/508.58 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 508.58 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 67,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,940.53/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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