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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 507.12 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 507.12 and 132.62 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 507.12 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/507.12 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 507.12 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 67,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,254.07/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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