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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.76 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.76 and 131.67 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.76 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.76 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.76 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 66,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,593.42/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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