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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.85, 506.40 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.85, 506.40 and 132.38 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.85 : 506.40 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.85/506.40 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.85x = 506.40 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.85x = 67,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,037.23/337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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