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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 506.01 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 506.01 and 131.88 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 506.01 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/506.01 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 506.01 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 66,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,732.60/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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