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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 505.98 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 505.98 and 93.89 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 505.98 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/505.98 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 505.98 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 47,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506.46/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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