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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 509.01 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 509.01 and 133.98 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 509.01 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/509.01 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 509.01 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 68,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,197.16/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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