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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.00, 507.08 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.00, 507.08 and 132.51 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.00 : 507.08 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.00/507.08 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.00x = 507.08 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.00x = 67,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192.51/338.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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