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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 508.37 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 508.37 and 185.17 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 508.37 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/508.37 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 508.37 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 94,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,134.87/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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