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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 509.57 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 509.57 and 185.59 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 509.57 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/509.57 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 509.57 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 94,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,571.10/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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