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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 507.05 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 507.05 and 132.59 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 507.05 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/507.05 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 507.05 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 67,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,226.56/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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