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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.72, 509.58 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.72, 509.58 and 92.93 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.72 : 509.58 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.72/509.58 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.72x = 509.58 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.72x = 47,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,352.72/339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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