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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.83, 509.82 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.83, 509.82 and 123.41 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.83 : 509.82 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.83/509.82 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.83x = 509.82 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.83x = 62,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,916.89/339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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