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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 506.72 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 506.72 and 132.35 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 506.72 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/506.72 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 506.72 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 67,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,061.20/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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