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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 510.21 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 510.21 and 134.91 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 510.21 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/510.21 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 510.21 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 68,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,832.43/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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