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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.52, 509.35 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.52, 509.35 and 123.10 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.52 : 509.35 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.52/509.35 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.52x = 509.35 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.52x = 62,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,699.40/339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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