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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 507.15 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 507.15 and 132.73 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 507.15 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/507.15 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 507.15 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 67,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,314.02/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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