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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.42, 506.10 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.42, 506.10 and 132.02 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.42 : 506.10 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.42/506.10 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.42x = 506.10 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.42x = 66,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,815.32/337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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