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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.83, 509.29 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.83, 509.29 and 185.53 is: 278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.83 : 509.29 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.83/509.29 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.83x = 509.29 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.83x = 94,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,488.57/339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.05

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