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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.51, 508.98 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.51, 508.98 and 134.01 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.51 : 508.98 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.51/508.98 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.51x = 508.98 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.51x = 68,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,208.41/339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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