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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 505.97 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 505.97 and 131.94 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 505.97 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/505.97 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 505.97 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 66,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,757.68/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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