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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 504.12 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 504.12 and 92.61 is: 138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 504.12 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/504.12 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 504.12 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 46,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,686.90/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.92

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