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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.86 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.86 and 132.44 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.86 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.86 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.86 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 67,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,128.54/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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