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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.97, 509.76 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.97, 509.76 and 134.64 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.97 : 509.76 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.97/509.76 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.97x = 509.76 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.97x = 68,634.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,634.09/339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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