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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.42, 509.09 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.42, 509.09 and 95.90 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.42 : 509.09 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.42/509.09 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.42x = 509.09 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.42x = 48,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,818.71/339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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