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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.31, 508.80 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.31, 508.80 and 133.72 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.31 : 508.80 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.31/508.80 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.31x = 508.80 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.31x = 68,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,036.74/339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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