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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.73, 509.71 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.73, 509.71 and 134.36 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.73 : 509.71 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.73/509.71 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.73x = 509.71 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.73x = 68,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,483.91/339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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