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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.17, 507.26 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.17, 507.26 and 94.73 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.17 : 507.26 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.17/507.26 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.17x = 507.26 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.17x = 48,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,053.53/338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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