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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 509.55 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 509.55 and 123.49 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 509.55 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/509.55 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 509.55 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 62,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924.33/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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