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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 508.71 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 508.71 and 133.92 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 508.71 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/508.71 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 508.71 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 68,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,123.67/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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