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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.94, 506.91 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.94, 506.91 and 132.47 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.94 : 506.91 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.94/506.91 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.94x = 506.91 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.94x = 67,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,150.37/337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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