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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 508.39 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 508.39 and 184.93 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 508.39 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/508.39 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 508.39 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 94,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,014.83/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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