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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 506.43 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 506.43 and 132.27 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 506.43 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/506.43 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 506.43 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 66,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,985.50/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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