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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.70, 509.59 and 134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.70, 509.59 and 134.23 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.70 : 509.59 = 134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.70/509.59 = 134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.70x = 509.59 × 134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.70x = 68,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,402.27/339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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