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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.75, 506.41 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.75, 506.41 and 132.21 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 506.41 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/506.41 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 506.41 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 66,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952.47/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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