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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.22, 506.03 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.22, 506.03 and 131.81 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.22 : 506.03 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.22/506.03 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.22x = 506.03 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.22x = 66,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,696.63/337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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