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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.94, 507.11 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.94, 507.11 and 132.69 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.94 : 507.11 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.94/507.11 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.94x = 507.11 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.94x = 67,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,287.76/337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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