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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 506 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 506 and 131.86 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 506 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/506 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 506 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 66,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,721.16/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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