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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.67 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.67 and 134.37 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.67 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.67 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.67 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 68,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,484.36/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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