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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 507.29 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 507.29 and 132.64 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 507.29 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/507.29 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 507.29 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 67,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,287.28/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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