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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 507.83 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 507.83 and 95.08 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 507.83 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/507.83 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 507.83 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 48,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,281.94/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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