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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 508.71 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 508.71 and 184.80 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 508.71 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/508.71 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 508.71 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 94,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,009.61/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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