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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 509.68 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 509.68 and 123.42 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 509.68 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/509.68 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 509.68 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 62,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,904.71/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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