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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 505.72 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 505.72 and 93.66 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 505.72 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/505.72 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 505.72 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 47,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363.69/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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