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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.66 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.66 and 187 is: 280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.66 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.66 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.66 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 95,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,119.42/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.59

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