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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.28, 508.86 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.28, 508.86 and 133.78 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.28 : 508.86 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.28/508.86 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.28x = 508.86 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.28x = 68,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,075.29/339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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