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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.28 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.28 and 132.79 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.28 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.28 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.28 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 67,358.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,358.84/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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