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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 507.95 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 507.95 and 95.14 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 507.95 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/507.95 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 507.95 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 48,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,326.36/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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