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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.35, 508.75 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.35, 508.75 and 133.88 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.35 : 508.75 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.35/508.75 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.35x = 508.75 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.35x = 68,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,108.57/339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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