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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.47, 508.80 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.47, 508.80 and 131.10 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.47 : 508.80 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.47/508.80 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.47x = 508.80 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.47x = 66,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,701.14/339.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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