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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.63, 504.56 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.63, 504.56 and 131.09 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.63 : 504.56 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.63/504.56 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.63x = 504.56 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.63x = 66,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,144.36/336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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