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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.28, 509.10 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.28, 509.10 and 185.20 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.28 : 509.10 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.28/509.10 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.28x = 509.10 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.28x = 94,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,285.32/339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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