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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 507.02 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 507.02 and 132.55 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 507.02 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/507.02 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 507.02 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 67,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,205.50/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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