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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 506.79 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 506.79 and 132.60 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 506.79 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/506.79 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 506.79 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 67,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,200.35/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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