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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 508.82 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 508.82 and 95.73 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 508.82 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/508.82 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 508.82 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 48,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,708.86/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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