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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 504.96 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 504.96 and 131.30 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 504.96 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/504.96 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 504.96 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 66,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301.25/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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