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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.02 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.02 and 132.53 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.02 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.02 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.02 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 67,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,193.16/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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