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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 508.62 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 508.62 and 185.14 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 508.62 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/508.62 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 508.62 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 94,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,165.91/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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