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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 508.35 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 508.35 and 122.57 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 508.35 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/508.35 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 508.35 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 62,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,305.92/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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