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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 505.90 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 505.90 and 131.78 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 505.90 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/505.90 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 505.90 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 66,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,665.34/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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