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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.08 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.08 and 132.65 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.08 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.08 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.08 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 67,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,260.96/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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