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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.45, 508.95 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.45, 508.95 and 185.01 is: 277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.45 : 508.95 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.45/508.95 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.45x = 508.95 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.45x = 94,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,160.84/339.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.39

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