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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.61, 509.69 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.61, 509.69 and 183.55 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.61 : 509.69 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.61/509.69 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.61x = 509.69 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.61x = 93,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,553.60/339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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