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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 506.81 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 506.81 and 121.50 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 506.81 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/506.81 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 506.81 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 61,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,577.04/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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