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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 508.89 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 508.89 and 133.89 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 508.89 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/508.89 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 508.89 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 68,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,135.28/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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