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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.59, 507.89 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.59, 507.89 and 95.12 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.59 : 507.89 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.59/507.89 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.59x = 507.89 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.59x = 48,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,310.50/338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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