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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 508.75 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 508.75 and 122.72 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 508.75 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/508.75 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 508.75 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 62,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,430.95/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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