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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 505.24 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 505.24 and 131.49 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 505.24 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/505.24 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 505.24 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 66,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,433.68/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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