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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 505.19 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 505.19 and 131.32 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 505.19 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/505.19 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 505.19 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 66,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,341.77/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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