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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 506.61 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 506.61 and 132.45 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 506.61 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/506.61 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 506.61 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 67,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,102.15/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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