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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.08 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.08 and 131.45 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.08 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.08 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.08 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 66,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390.24/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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