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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.35, 507.54 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.35, 507.54 and 121.87 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.35 : 507.54 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.35/507.54 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.35x = 507.54 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.35x = 61,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,853.90/338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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