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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 506.14 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 506.14 and 120.94 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 506.14 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/506.14 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 506.14 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 61,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,212.57/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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