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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.39 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.39 and 123.19 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.39 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.39 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.39 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 62,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,750.33/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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