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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.55 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.55 and 185.55 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.55 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.55 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.55 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 94,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,547.00/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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