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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 509.61 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 509.61 and 185.64 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 509.61 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/509.61 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 509.61 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 94,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,604.00/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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