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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 508.94 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 508.94 and 133.83 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 508.94 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/508.94 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 508.94 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 68,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112.03/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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