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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 506.14 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 506.14 and 132.02 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 506.14 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/506.14 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 506.14 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 66,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,817.41/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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