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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 507.81 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 507.81 and 130.34 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 507.81 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/507.81 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 507.81 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 66,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,185.42/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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