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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.61, 505.01 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.61, 505.01 and 131.18 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.61 : 505.01 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.61/505.01 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.61x = 505.01 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.61x = 66,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,245.01/336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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