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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 507.64 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 507.64 and 121.95 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 507.64 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/507.64 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 507.64 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 61,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,907.66/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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