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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.39, 506.09 and 93.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.39, 506.09 and 93.91 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.39 : 506.09 = 93.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.39/506.09 = 93.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.39x = 506.09 × 93.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.39x = 47,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528.18/337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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