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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 506.06 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 506.06 and 131.93 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 506.06 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/506.06 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 506.06 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 66,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,764.50/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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