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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 508.85 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 508.85 and 95.73 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 508.85 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/508.85 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 508.85 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 48,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,711.73/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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