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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 506.81 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 506.81 and 132.59 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 506.81 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/506.81 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 506.81 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 67,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,199.54/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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