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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 506.50 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 506.50 and 94.21 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 506.50 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/506.50 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 506.50 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 47,715.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,715.86/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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