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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 505.38 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 505.38 and 131.44 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 505.38 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/505.38 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 505.38 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 66,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,427.15/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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