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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.33 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.33 and 132.75 is: 199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.33 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.33 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.33 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 67,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,348.06/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.14

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