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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 509.02 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 509.02 and 133.88 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 509.02 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/509.02 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 509.02 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 68,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,147.60/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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