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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.79, 504.93 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.79, 504.93 and 131.19 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.79 : 504.93 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.79/504.93 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.79x = 504.93 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.79x = 66,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,241.77/336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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