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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 505.77 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 505.77 and 131.85 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 505.77 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/505.77 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 505.77 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 66,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,685.77/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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