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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 508.88 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 508.88 and 133.88 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 508.88 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/508.88 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 508.88 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 68,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,128.85/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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