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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 505.88 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 505.88 and 131.97 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 505.88 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/505.88 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 505.88 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 66,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,760.98/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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