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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 508.68 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 508.68 and 133.76 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 508.68 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/508.68 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 508.68 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 68,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,038.49/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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