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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 509.14 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 509.14 and 122.86 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 509.14 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/509.14 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 509.14 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 62,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,550.09/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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