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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.71, 514.08 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.71, 514.08 and 95.93 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.71 : 514.08 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.71/514.08 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.71x = 514.08 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.71x = 49,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315.69/342.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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