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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 505.11 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 505.11 and 131.27 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 505.11 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/505.11 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 505.11 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 66,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305.79/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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