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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 509.13 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 509.13 and 133.87 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 509.13 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/509.13 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 509.13 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 68,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,157.23/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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