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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.04 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.04 and 132.66 is: 198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.04 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.04 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.04 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 67,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,263.93/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.94

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