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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 509.02 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 509.02 and 95.82 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 509.02 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/509.02 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 509.02 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 48,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774.30/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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