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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 506.42 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 506.42 and 132.21 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 506.42 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/506.42 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 506.42 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 66,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,953.79/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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