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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 506.16 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 506.16 and 132.17 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 506.16 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/506.16 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 506.16 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 66,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,896.64/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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