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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 509.20 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 509.20 and 175.14 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 509.20 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/509.20 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 509.20 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 89,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,180.85/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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