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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 508.44 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 508.44 and 184.96 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 508.44 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/508.44 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 508.44 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 94,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,041.06/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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