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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 505.90 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 505.90 and 131.91 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 505.90 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/505.90 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 505.90 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 66,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,733.27/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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