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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.17, 505.82 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.17, 505.82 and 131.70 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.17 : 505.82 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.17/505.82 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.17x = 505.82 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.17x = 66,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616.49/337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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