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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 506.36 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 506.36 and 132.10 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 506.36 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/506.36 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 506.36 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 66,890.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,890.16/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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