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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.49, 509.18 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.49, 509.18 and 95.96 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.49 : 509.18 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.49/509.18 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.49x = 509.18 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.49x = 48,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,859.38/339.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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