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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 507.27 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 507.27 and 132.93 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 507.27 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/507.27 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 507.27 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 67,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,428.86/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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