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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.58 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.58 and 132.15 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.58 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.58 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.58 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 66,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,944.55/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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