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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.67, 509.55 and 96.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.67, 509.55 and 96.19 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.67 : 509.55 = 96.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.67/509.55 = 96.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.67x = 509.55 × 96.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.67x = 49,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,013.61/339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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