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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 506.40 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 506.40 and 132.23 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 506.40 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/506.40 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 506.40 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 66,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,961.27/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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