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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.99, 510.23 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.99, 510.23 and 134.57 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.99 : 510.23 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.99/510.23 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.99x = 510.23 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.99x = 68,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,658.43/339.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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