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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 505.69 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 505.69 and 131.65 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 505.69 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/505.69 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 505.69 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 66,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,574.66/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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