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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 505.72 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 505.72 and 131.72 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 505.72 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/505.72 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 505.72 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 66,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,611.07/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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