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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 505.65 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 505.65 and 131.75 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 505.65 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/505.65 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 505.65 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 66,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616.86/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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