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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508.69 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508.69 and 95.70 is: 143.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508.69 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508.69 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508.69 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 48,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,681.63/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.54

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