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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 506.80 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 506.80 and 132.48 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 506.80 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/506.80 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 506.80 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 67,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,140.86/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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