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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 509.64 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 509.64 and 134.40 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 509.64 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/509.64 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 509.64 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 68,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,495.62/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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