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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 509.08 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 509.08 and 133.91 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 509.08 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/509.08 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 509.08 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 68,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,167.69/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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