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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.95, 505.17 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.95, 505.17 and 131.49 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.95 : 505.17 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.95/505.17 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.95x = 505.17 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.95x = 66,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,424.80/336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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