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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 506.86 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 506.86 and 81.41 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 506.86 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/506.86 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 506.86 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 41,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,261.57/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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