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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 507.03 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 507.03 and 132.60 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 507.03 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/507.03 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 507.03 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 67,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,232.18/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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