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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.16 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.16 and 132.70 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.16 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.16 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.16 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 67,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,300.13/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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