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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.87 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.87 and 132.63 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.87 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.87 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.87 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 67,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,226.17/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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