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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.49 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.49 and 134.19 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.49 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.49 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.49 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 68,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,368.46/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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