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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.37 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.37 and 132.33 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.37 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.37 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.37 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 67,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007.94/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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