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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 506.17 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 506.17 and 94.02 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 506.17 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/506.17 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 506.17 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 47,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590.10/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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