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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 509.29 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 509.29 and 185.69 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 509.29 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/509.29 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 509.29 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 94,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,570.87/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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