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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 507.56 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 507.56 and 133.04 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 507.56 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/507.56 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 507.56 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 67,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525.78/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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