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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 507.62 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 507.62 and 133.12 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 507.62 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/507.62 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 507.62 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 67,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,574.37/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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