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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 505.70 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 505.70 and 93.73 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 505.70 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/505.70 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 505.70 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 47,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399.26/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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