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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 509.03 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 509.03 and 133.86 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 509.03 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/509.03 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 509.03 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 68,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,139.09/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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