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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 506.67 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 506.67 and 132.70 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 506.67 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/506.67 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 506.67 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 67,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,232.24/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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