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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.50, 509.25 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.50, 509.25 and 187.50 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.50 : 509.25 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.50/509.25 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.50x = 509.25 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.50x = 95,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,484.38/339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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