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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 506.40 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 506.40 and 132.09 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 506.40 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/506.40 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 506.40 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 66,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,890.38/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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