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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 508.59 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 508.59 and 122.73 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 508.59 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/508.59 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 508.59 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 62,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,419.25/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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