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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 506.46 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 506.46 and 129.44 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 506.46 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/506.46 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 506.46 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 65,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,556.18/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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