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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 506.16 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 506.16 and 93.92 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 506.16 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/506.16 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 506.16 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 47,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,538.55/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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