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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.73, 509.62 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.73, 509.62 and 96.27 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.73 : 509.62 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.73/509.62 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.73x = 509.62 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.73x = 49,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,061.12/339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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