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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.73, 509.61 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.73, 509.61 and 123.46 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.73 : 509.61 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.73/509.61 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.73x = 509.61 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.73x = 62,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,916.45/339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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