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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.47, 506.19 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.47, 506.19 and 132.03 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.47 : 506.19 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.47/506.19 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.47x = 506.19 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.47x = 66,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,832.27/337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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