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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.99, 510.12 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.99, 510.12 and 123.59 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.99 : 510.12 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.99/510.12 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.99x = 510.12 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.99x = 63,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,045.73/339.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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