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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 508.12 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 508.12 and 95.27 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 508.12 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/508.12 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 508.12 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 48,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408.12/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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