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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 508.63 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 508.63 and 133.80 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 508.63 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/508.63 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 508.63 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 68,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,054.69/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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