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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 508.67 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 508.67 and 119.75 is: 179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 508.67 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/508.67 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 508.67 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 60,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,913.23/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.62

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