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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 510.11 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 510.11 and 185.87 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 510.11 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/510.11 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 510.11 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 94,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,810.67/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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