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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 506.62 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 506.62 and 94.25 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 506.62 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/506.62 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 506.62 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 47,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748.94/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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