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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 508 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 508 and 133.06 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 508 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/508 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 508 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 67,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594.48/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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