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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 504.91 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 504.91 and 131.21 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 504.91 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/504.91 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 504.91 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 66,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,249.24/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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