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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 509.18 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 509.18 and 133.92 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 509.18 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/509.18 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 509.18 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 68,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189.39/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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