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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.93, 506.79 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.93, 506.79 and 132.53 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.93 : 506.79 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.93/506.79 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.93x = 506.79 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.93x = 67,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,162.34/337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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