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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.00, 505.52 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.00, 505.52 and 131.55 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.00 : 505.52 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.00/505.52 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.00x = 505.52 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.00x = 66,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501.48/337.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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