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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 508.80 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 508.80 and 133.80 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 508.80 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/508.80 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 508.80 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 68,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,077.44/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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