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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 509.52 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 509.52 and 134.25 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 509.52 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/509.52 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 509.52 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 68,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,403.06/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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