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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.70, 509.59 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.70, 509.59 and 134.25 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.70 : 509.59 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.70/509.59 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.70x = 509.59 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.70x = 68,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,412.46/339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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