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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 507.09 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 507.09 and 132.64 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 507.09 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/507.09 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 507.09 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 67,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,261.74/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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