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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.49, 504.81 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.49, 504.81 and 131.07 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.49 : 504.81 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.49/504.81 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.49x = 504.81 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.49x = 66,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,165.45/336.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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