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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.99, 506.60 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.99, 506.60 and 132.36 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.99 : 506.60 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.99/506.60 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.99x = 506.60 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.99x = 67,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,050.38/337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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