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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 506.07 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 506.07 and 131.98 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 506.07 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/506.07 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 506.07 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 66,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,790.46/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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