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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 509.42 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 509.42 and 185.72 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 509.42 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/509.42 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 509.42 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 94,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,611.08/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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