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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.78 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.78 and 133.12 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.78 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.78 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.78 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 67,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,595.67/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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