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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 508.82 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 508.82 and 95.74 is: 143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 508.82 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/508.82 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 508.82 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 48,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713.95/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.62

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