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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 509.82 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 509.82 and 123.52 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 509.82 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/509.82 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 509.82 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 62,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,972.97/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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