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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 506.46 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 506.46 and 132.30 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 506.46 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/506.46 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 506.46 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 67,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,004.66/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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