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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 508.29 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 508.29 and 184.77 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 508.29 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/508.29 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 508.29 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 93,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,916.74/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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