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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.97, 509.55 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.97, 509.55 and 131.60 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.97 : 509.55 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.97/509.55 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.97x = 509.55 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.97x = 67,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,054.23/339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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