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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 507.42 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 507.42 and 132.78 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 507.42 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/507.42 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 507.42 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 67,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,375.23/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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