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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 505.74 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 505.74 and 131.74 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 505.74 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/505.74 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 505.74 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 66,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628.26/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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