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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.75, 506.51 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.75, 506.51 and 132.39 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 506.51 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/506.51 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 506.51 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 67,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,056.86/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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