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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.67, 509.64 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.67, 509.64 and 134.30 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.67 : 509.64 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.67/509.64 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.67x = 509.64 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.67x = 68,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,444.65/339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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