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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 507.18 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 507.18 and 132.69 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 507.18 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/507.18 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 507.18 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 67,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,297.71/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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