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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 507.03 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 507.03 and 132.61 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 507.03 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/507.03 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 507.03 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 67,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,237.25/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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