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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 506.33 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 506.33 and 132.07 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 506.33 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/506.33 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 506.33 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 66,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,871.00/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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