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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 506.26 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 506.26 and 94.12 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 506.26 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/506.26 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 506.26 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 47,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,649.19/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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