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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.42, 508.90 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.42, 508.90 and 134.02 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.42 : 508.90 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.42/508.90 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.42x = 508.90 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.42x = 68,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,201.17/339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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