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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 507.42 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 507.42 and 133 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 507.42 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/507.42 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 507.42 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 67,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,486.86/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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