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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.27, 506.07 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.27, 506.07 and 120.95 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.27 : 506.07 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.27/506.07 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.27x = 506.07 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.27x = 61,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,209.17/337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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