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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.50, 509 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.50, 509 and 134 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.50 : 509 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.50/509 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.50x = 509 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.50x = 68,206
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,206/339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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