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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.88 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.88 and 132.81 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.88 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.88 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.88 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 67,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,318.73/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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