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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 508.70 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 508.70 and 95.74 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 508.70 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/508.70 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 508.70 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 48,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702.94/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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