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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 509.83 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 509.83 and 134.51 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 509.83 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/509.83 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 509.83 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 68,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,576.93/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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