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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.89, 509.26 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.89, 509.26 and 185.45 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.89 : 509.26 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.89/509.26 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.89x = 509.26 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.89x = 94,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,442.27/339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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