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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 507.19 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 507.19 and 132.83 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 507.19 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/507.19 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 507.19 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 67,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,370.98/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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