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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.40, 508.68 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.40, 508.68 and 122.72 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.40 : 508.68 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.40/508.68 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.40x = 508.68 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.40x = 62,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,425.21/339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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