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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 507.49 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 507.49 and 121.93 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 507.49 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/507.49 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 507.49 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 61,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,876.68/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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