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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 507.39 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 507.39 and 121.99 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 507.39 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/507.39 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 507.39 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 61,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,896.51/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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