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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 507.51 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 507.51 and 132.80 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 507.51 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/507.51 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 507.51 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 67,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,394.79/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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