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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 506.42 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 506.42 and 132.15 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 506.42 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/506.42 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 506.42 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 66,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,923.40/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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