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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.89, 509.78 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.89, 509.78 and 93.11 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.89 : 509.78 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.89/509.78 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.89x = 509.78 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.89x = 47,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,465.62/339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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