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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 506.10 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 506.10 and 132.15 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 506.10 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/506.10 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 506.10 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 66,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,881.12/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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